Toronto art lovers recently came together at the residence of Natty and Mark Nashman for the exclusive Evening of Art, headed by Erica and Noah Godfrey, in support of the Yogen Früz Brain Project. An exclusive selection of the 2019 brain sculptures were on display, and guests had the opportunity to bid on them in …
Concord, a Canadian developer of multiphased residential communities, hosted a film premiere gala exhibiting rare De Beers jewellery during this year’s TIFF. The diamond collection, on loan from the London headquarters, was showcased within a live fashion setting, with guests offered the opportunity to take part in portrait photo studio sessions wearing the pieces. The …
On September 6, Hotel X’s newest restaurant, Petros82, opened in Toronto. Overlooking Stanley Gardens and the city’s waterfront, the Mediterranean restaurant focuses on all-natural, locally sourced ingredients, serving dishes such as grilled line-caught swordfish, miso-seared cod and Atlantic lobster tail. The venue also hosts a raw bar serving sharing plates and fresh seafood, ideal for …
On September 5, IFA, the renowned trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened its 2019 edition with a memorable gala and after-show party in Berlin. Hosted by Janin Ullmann and Chris Brow, the evening included speeches from Berlin’s Governing Mayor Michael Müller, chairman of the supervisory board of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics …
The National Ballet of Canada has raised over $1.2 million following its annual fundraising gala, MAD HOT BALLET, at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Presented by CIBC for its 13th year and co-chaired by Rana Florida and Rochelle de Goias, this year’s event — titled Desert Dream — featured an …
The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), dedicated to highlighting the best in Italian cinema both in Hollywood and internationally, celebrated its eighth edition during June at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. Hosted by Canadian journalist and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker, the event was attended by Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga, who was presented the 2019 ICFF …
At the beginning of June, Best Buddies Canada, an organization committed to creating meaningful friendships for people with intellectual disabilities, celebrated its 13th annual Thrill of Ascot fundraiser. Taking place at the Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., a change in location due to race track construction, it brought 250 tastemakers and philanthropists together to …
Academy Award–winning actor Brad Pitt, Breitling Cinema Squad member, appeared at the May 2019 Cannes Film Festival, promoting his co-starring role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The Breitling Cinema Squad’s mission is to make dreams a reality through the art of filmmaking. Breitling is known for its high-precision timepieces, one of which Pitt …
As Opera Atelier’s largest fundraising event of the season, the 2019 Versailles Gala featured performances from Opera Atelier’s leading singers and dancers. With the funds raised at both this and past events, the organization has been able to offer free arts education programs to a diverse group of students, particularly those from the deaf, hard …
At the beginning of June, CHW Toronto Tzedakah Chapter hosted its annual At Our Table evening. The 16th event of its kind, it raised $230,000 to support children, health care and women both in Israel and locally, bringing the total raised since the first event to over $1.5 million. The event was sponsored by DFC …
